The futuristic Welsh engineered Riversimple RASA will make its motor show debut in London in May. The two-seater from the Llandrindod Wells manufacturer is one of the exhibits at the new London Motor Show at Battersea between 6 and 8 May and there will be 40 brands and 130 models from dealerships and manufacturers as well as presentations by motoring … [Read more...]
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Parent of Welsh supplier business in prices probe
Member companies of the PSA Group are demanding the restitution for alleged overpriced parts from three Japanese suppliers and two European ones through Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claims revolve around purchases of automotive bearings and the PSA Group companies are asking for 507.8 million euros (£404 million) in damages from the … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 April
Volkswagen’s powerful labour chief Bernd Osterloh told German daily Handelsblatt that company executives should take a bonus cut after the diesel-gate scandal. The cuts should extend to senior managers as well, he said, joining VW shareholder Lower Saxony, which is calling for the scrapping of bonus payments. Automotive suppliers in Germany are losing … [Read more...]
Lead-acid batteries get green light
Lead acid batteries have no real rivals in the forseeable future, say scientists. Official recognition by the Oeko Institute that there is no mass market alternative to lead-based batteries for most automotive applications has been welcomed by a group representing the automotive and battery industries of Europe. The Institute’s recommendation to the … [Read more...]
Critics attack car makers claims to becoming greener
A strategy by automakers to downsize engines and reduce weight to help meet Europe's stricter CO2 emissions targets is paying dividends, shows official data. New cars sold in the 28 European Union countries in 2015 emitted an average 119.6 grams of CO2 per km, about 10 g/km – or 8 percent – below the target set by EU lawmakers. This also represents a 3 … [Read more...]
Ultra low emission vehicles double in sales last year
Last year saw UK new vehicle registrations pass the 3 million mark for the first time in a decade. The DVLA recorded 3.21 M vehicles first registration, an 8% rise over 2014 and only 1% lower than the 2003 peak. By the end of last year, nearly 30,000 ultra low emission vehicles were on roads for the first time, amounting to nearly 1%, or double the … [Read more...]
New technology business launched by JLR
Jaguar Land Rover has launched InMotion, a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to overcome modern travel and transport challenges. Next month InMotion will begin real-world testing of a number of different services such as car sharing and car ownership solutions, across North America, Europe and Asia in the coming months.Adrian … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 April
The next Ford Ka+ will have five doors. It will go on sale in the autumn and is based on the Fiesta platform. US engineers conference has been told that internet connected vehicles are an obviousl target for hackers and even terrorists. No wi-fi system can be made absolutely safe and technology must be as strong as possible to prevent illegal … [Read more...]
CV exports soar over a third higher from UK plants
Exports of British-built commercial vehicles jumped by more than a third last year, with almost nine in 10 destined for EU countries, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The figures show 47,052 of the 94,479 CVs made in Britain left UK shores in 2015 – up 34.7% over the previous year, and accounting for half (49.8%) of overall … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 April
Vauxhall is giving its customers even more choice with a zero per cent finance offering on after-sales products. Savvy customers can now spread the cost of their repairs, servicing or tyre replacements over three months at no extra charge. Low deposit and monthly payments are being promoted by MG dealers throughout April. Test drive gifts on all models … [Read more...]
